Coffey Talk
Grab your coffee and join Kate Coffey-Bacon for Coffey Talk...a podcast brewed for connection, featuring honest conversations and stories that inspire, challenge, and build community.
Episodes
24 episodes
When Innovation Starts With Why: The Projo Story ~ Charbel Mawad
Summary:This Coffey Talk episode explores how innovation begins with intention, not features. Kate Coffey-Bacon sits down with Projo founder Charbel Mawad to unpack the personal frustration that sparked the product and the discipline it ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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23:57
When Hope Starts With Honesty~Maggie Coulter
☕️🎙️Summary:In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate Coffey-Bacon sits down with leadership coach and former fintech executive Maggie Coulter to talk about what happens when life interrupts the plan. Maggie shares how a cancer diagnosis and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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28:13
Profit That Gives Back: Building a Purpose-Driven Business ~ Erica Hakonson
Summary:In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate sits down with Erica Hakonson, CEO and founder of Maven Collective Marketing, to talk about what happens when purpose is not a side project, but the operating system of a business. E...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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37:07
Becoming the Next Generation of Consultants~ Steve Chinsky
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate sits down with Steven Chinsky to talk about how consulting has evolved and what the next generation of consultants truly needs to grow into the role with confidence and impact. They exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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37:42
Trusting the Process in the Non-Banner Year ~ Shannon Mullins, MVP
Not every year comes with trophies, promotions, or a neat list of accomplishments. Some years are quieter. Harder to explain. Still deeply formative.In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate Coffey-Bacon sits down with Shannon Mulli...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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18:18
Building a Career Without a Straight Line ~ Leanne Paul
In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate sits down with Leanne Paul to talk about what it really looks like to step away from a career, come back, and keep moving forward without waiting for permission. From social work to...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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22:56
Lessons of Resilience: Learning From the Past Without Living There ~ David Fullwood
Resilience shows up when things do not go as planned. When the business you built gets shut down. When life forces a pivot you never asked for. When grief, disappointment, or uncertainty refuse to move on quietly.In this episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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35:01
Community Is the Strategy: A Conversation With the Founders of PartnerIn ~ Molly Fuchsel and Liz Hallen
This episode sits down with two women who didn’t wait for permission. Molly Fuchsel and Liz Hallen left comfortable careers to build something the Microsoft ecosystem didn’t have yet. They trusted instinct more than certainty and created Par...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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28:28
When Career and Life Grow Together ~ Brittany Burke
In this heartfelt episode of Coffey Talk, Kate sits down with Brittany Burke, a Microsoft MVP and leader in the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform community, to talk about building balance across work, family, and purpose. From an unexpecte...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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27:07
The Currency of Life: Understanding Time (The Short Version) ~ with Brad Prendergast
This short version of my conversation with Brad Prendergast gets right to the heart of it. We talk about time in a way that has nothing to do with productivity and everything to do with being alive. We break down the moments that actually sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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12:58
The Currency of Life: Understanding Time ~ with Brad Prendergast and Kate Coffey-Bacon
This conversation with Brad Prendergast is an honest look at how we spend our days, what we give our attention to, and why time is the currency none of us can refill. Inspired by the book “4,000 Weeks Time Management for Mortals,” by Oliver ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:05:41
Rebuilding from Within ~ Stephanie Clark
In this episode of Coffey Talk, Stephanie Clark opens up about the real work of leading from the inside. She shares how she stepped into broken teams, rebuilt systems that needed more than surface fixes, and faced resistance from people who ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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18:46
Making Space for Diverse Perspectives ~ Bobby Small
In this conversation, Bobby Small sits down with Kate Coffey-Bacon to talk about community, diversity, and what it looks like to give people space to be heard. Bobby shares the real moments that shaped his work in advocating for inclusive co...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:40
Wellness, Strength, and Community ~ Melissa Maikos
In this episode of Coffey Talk, host Kate Coffey-Bacon sits down with Melissa Maikos, teacher, fitness instructor, and former sports broadcaster, to talk about the real side of wellness. Together, they explore how move...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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24:11
Your Voice, Your Vote: Why Participation Matters- Jessica Kraisinger
In this episode of Coffey Talk, host Kate Coffey-Bacon sits down with voting advocate Jessica Kraisinger to discuss why every vote counts—especially in local and state elections. They explore Jessica’s journey into voter education, the impac...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:29
Empowering Women in Tech: The She Builds Movement - Pam Misialek and Cameron Sessinger
In this episode of Coffey Talk, host Kate Coffey-Bacon sits down with Pam Misialek, VP of Community at Dynamic Communities, and Cam Sessinger, Senior Online Editor, to talk about the Women in Tech initiati...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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21:24
Reinventing Yourself - Marie Wiese
In this powerful Coffey Talk episode, Kate Coffey-Bacon sits down with tech veteran and Marketing CoPilot founder Marie Wiese to explore what it really means to start again, at any age. After more than 30 years in tech, Marie shares how persona...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:10
She Builds Connections - Amiee Keenan
In this episode of Coffey Talk, host Kate Coffey-Bacon welcomes Amiee Keenan, Founder of The ISV Society, for a conversation about connection, collaboration, and community in the Microsoft channel and beyond.Together...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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22:26
She Builds Knowledge - Jennifer Bonenfant
In this episode of Coffey Talk, Jennifer Bonenfant shares how knowledge and constant learning create lasting success. She takes us from her early accounting days to leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central projects for nonprofits ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:16
She Builds Success One Relationship at a Time - Anya Ciecierski
Anya Ciecierski never set out to become an entrepreneur, yet her curiosity and strong relationships grew a simple idea into the powerhouse ERP Software Blog, and Channel Marketing Academy.In this episode of Coffey Talk, Anya share...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:23
She Builds Brave Leaders -Turning Mistakes into Momentum - Kim Congleton
In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate Coffey-Bacon talks with Kim Congleton, a respected leader in the Microsoft Dynamics community, about how trusting your instincts can transform the way you lead and grow in your career. Kim shares how an earl...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:17
She Builds a Legacy - Tiffany Allen
In this episode of Coffey Talk, Tiffany Allen shares her inspiring journey of personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of legacy as a ripple effect rather than a destination. The conversation explores themes of authenticity,...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:42
She Builds Wellness - Kelsey Coffey
In this episode of Coffey Talk, host Kate Coffey-Bacon sits with fitness and wellness coach Kelsey Coffey, founder of Kasanova Fitness. Kelsey shares her journey from New York City’s fine dining nightlife to building a business ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:39
She Builds Something New - Kate Coffey-Bacon
Welcome to the very first episode of Coffey Talk ~ a podcast brewed for connection. I’m your host, Kate Coffey-Bacon, and I am so excited to share this new space with you.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own c...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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14:29